Heartbreaking: Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears and hits back at cruel rumours accusing her of using her pregnancy to create drama

There are moments on Strictly Come Dancing that sparkle with joy — and others that break your heart.

For Dianne Buswell, one of the show’s brightest and most beloved stars, this week has been the hardest of her life.

Just days after her partner Stefan Dennis was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a devastating injury, Dianne — who made history as the first pregnant dancer on the BBC series — found herself facing something far crueller than any dance critique: vicious online rumours.

Whispers began to spread that Stefan’s exit was a “set-up,” a “planned storyline” to protect Dianne and her baby — a claim that cut the dancer to the core.

On Sunday night, unable to stay silent any longer, Dianne poured her heart out in a trembling Instagram post.
Her voice cracked as she said:

“I know people say to ignore it, but why should I? These rumours hurt. They hurt me, they hurt Stefan. He’s heartbroken he can’t dance — and I wish nothing more than to still be out there performing with him.”

She continued, tears visible on her face:

“I’ve never had more energy or love for this show. Please, stop saying it’s a set-up. We would dance this week, next week, every week — if we could.”

Behind her brave smile, friends say Dianne has been quietly breaking down, struggling to stay strong as strangers online question her integrity and motherhood.
One Strictly insider told The Mirror:

“Dianne is one of the kindest souls in the room. She brings light wherever she goes. But this — this has really hurt her. She’s trying to stay positive for her baby, but it’s been overwhelming.”

Still, Dianne refuses to let cruelty win.
Just hours after posting her statement, she shared a quiet photo — her hand gently resting on her growing bump — with the caption:

“For you, little one. I’ll keep dancing, no matter what they say.”

The image has since gone viral, with thousands of fans flooding the comments with love and support.

One wrote: “Dianne, you don’t owe anyone anything. You are brave, beautiful and strong. Keep shining.”
Another added: “They can try to tear you down, but your heart will always rise above.”

As the glitter fades and the music stops, Dianne’s story is no longer just about dance — it’s about strength, kindness, and a woman’s courage to stand tall in the face of heartbreak.

And as one fan beautifully said:

“Sometimes the bravest dance is the one you dance with tears in your eyes.”